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Service where it’s needed most: The Peace Corps Speaks At South

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo courtesy of The New School. On March 19, Laureen Fregeau of the University of South Alabama hosted a live discussion with multiple representatives of the Peace Corps in celebration of Women’s History Month.  The Peace Corps is a government-run organization that sends hundreds of American volunteers annually to underprivileged countries worldwide to assist in the service industries– mainly … Continue reading Service where it’s needed most: The Peace Corps Speaks At South

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President Biden’s Stimulus Relief is On The Way

By: Lucas Green | Contributor President Joe Biden signed the third Covid-19 relief bill, worth $1.9 trillion, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This stimulus package expands the number of Americans who can benefit from the bill and places more significant restrictions on the upper limits of who can receive support. Even with the increased limits, around 90% of American households can expect to receive some … Continue reading President Biden’s Stimulus Relief is On The Way

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Teaching Culture For a Better Tomorrow: How Indigenous Colombians are Shaping Their Future

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo Courtesy of World History Encyclopedia. Special Thanks to Dr. Juan Luis Mata for Translation. On Mar. 11, Dr. Laureen Fregeau hosted a live conversation from both the United States and Colombia with Jay Martin, an indigenous activist from the outskirts of Bogota, the nation’s capital.  Held as an educational event, the discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining the … Continue reading Teaching Culture For a Better Tomorrow: How Indigenous Colombians are Shaping Their Future

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Men’s Baseball falls to Gamecocks

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn On March 12, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s baseball team faced the Jacksonville State Gamecocks for game one at Stanky Field in Mobile, AL. The Gamecocks won over the Jaguars 11-2 Friday night.  Senior Michael Sandle’s hit streak and on-base streak were snapped at five games apiece. Right-handed reliever freshman Cade Henry made his Jaguar … Continue reading Men’s Baseball falls to Gamecocks

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The New “Normal” for Graduation

By: Morgan Davis | Contributor Just short of a year ago, COVID-19 was declared a national emergency. The following months were filled with several changes and updated procedures to ensure everyone’s safety.  For South, graduation ceremonies had to be altered right away. “It definitely wasn’t how I have always pictured graduation to be like,” Drew Golfos, USA Fall 2020 graduate said. In cooperation with COVID … Continue reading The New “Normal” for Graduation

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Mobile Holds Hybrid In-Person, Online ArtWalk To Support Locals

By: Sara Kate Jackson | Contributor With a restless thunderstorm and record, cold temperatures looming over downtown Mobile, the Mobile Arts Council forged ahead with its new hybrid in-person, online ArtWalk on March 12.  For sixteen years, the Lower Dauphin ArtWalk has been a staple event in the Mobile community known for highlighting local artists and drawing in crowds of thousands to the downtown area. … Continue reading Mobile Holds Hybrid In-Person, Online ArtWalk To Support Locals

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How does ‘Zoom U’ affect you?

By: Justin Paxton | Contributor The current COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on millions of people, but how has it affected students? Zoom has been implemented across the nation and even the world, but online schooling affects a student’s ability to learn.  Bailey Manning, student in the USA College of Medicine, feels she is receiving an inadequate education to achieve that goal.  “Medical … Continue reading How does ‘Zoom U’ affect you?

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Men’s Basketball team travels to the Sun Belt Conference

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor On Mar. 5, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s basketball team traveled to the Pensacola Bay Center to face the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks for the first round of the tournament. The Jaguars slid down the standings after two losses against the Georgia State Panthers and took the third spot in the East. The first half was a tight … Continue reading Men’s Basketball team travels to the Sun Belt Conference

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Starlink and the Future of the Internet

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor Image Courtesy of Forbes.com OPINION Throughout 2020 and early 2021, reliance on the internet has become almost vital for many people.  Jobs, schools, and universities have all had to revamp their often subpar internet infrastructure to keep up with the massive strain, not to mention the increased casual interest in heavy internet activities such as gaming over 2020.  … Continue reading Starlink and the Future of the Internet

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South’s Talent on Stage: The Long-Awaited Winter Concert

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo courtesy of the University of South Alabama. On March 4, the University of South Alabama presented the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band for their annual winter concert.  Performed at Laidlaw Performing Arts Center and live streamed to the University’s official YouTube channel, the band played a triumphant series of pieces for almost two hours.  Hosting the night’s concert … Continue reading South’s Talent on Stage: The Long-Awaited Winter Concert

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Students lead peaceful protest to voice concerns over controversial photos

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief On March 5, South Alabama students participated in a peaceful protest as a response to the racially insensitive photos taken by university professors that resurfaced on social media earlier this week.  The photos included professors Bob Wood dressed as a confederate general and Alex Sharland and Teresa Weldy posing with a noose and whip. The images were taken … Continue reading Students lead peaceful protest to voice concerns over controversial photos

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Racially offensive photos resurface from Halloween Party

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief South Alabama responded to controversial photos posted on social media that included three USA administrators in the Mitchell College of Business, two posing with a noose and whip and one dressed as a confederate general.  The photos were uploaded back in October 2014 after a Halloween party on campus and recently reappeared on the internet, causing a lot … Continue reading Racially offensive photos resurface from Halloween Party

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